Buying Manager

GIVA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GIVA is seeking a skilled Buying/Procurement professional in Bengaluru to drive product assortments for our jewelry lines. You will develop strategic buying plans, source from trusted vendors, and negotiate pricing and MOQs to ensure on-time launches and optimal margins.

The role requires 3+ years in buying or procurement within jewelry or luxury fashion, with strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities. You will collaborate with design, planning, and retail teams to maintain inventory health,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement.
• Experience in the gold, silver, jewelry, or luxury fashion industry is required.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of product costing, margins, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute buying plans aligned with sales forecasts and category strategies.
• Source products from existing and new vendors, negotiating pricing, MOQs, timelines, and quality standards.
• Analyze sales data, stock levels, and sell-through to optimize assortments and minimize overstock or stock-outs.
• Work closely with design, planning, and retail teams to ensure timely product availability.
• Track purchase orders, production schedules, and deliveries to meet launch timelines.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Ensure all products meet brand quality, compliance, and margin requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Support seasonal reviews, range building, and category performance reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Develop and execute buying plans aligned with sales forecasts and category strategies.
• Source products from existing and new vendors, negotiating pricing, MOQs, timelines, and quality standards.
• Analyze sales data, stock levels, and sell-through to optimize assortments and minimize overstock or stock-outs.
• Work closely with design, planning, and retail teams to ensure timely product availability.
• Track purchase orders, production schedules, and deliveries to meet launch timelines.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Ensure all products meet brand quality, compliance, and margin requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Support seasonal reviews, range building, and category performance reporting.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement.
• Candidates must have experience in the gold, silver, jewelry, or luxury fashion industry.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of product costing, margins, inventory management, and sales performance.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.